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KU MIAD CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University CCS Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Baker University | Kansas City Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 738 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | kcai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $41,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $41,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $29,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $25,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 990 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Baker | Kansas City Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker University is larger than than Kansas City Art Institute based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 738 students)
Baker vs. Kansas City Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Kansas City Art Institute?
- Kansas City Art Institute is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($41,174.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Kansas City Art Institute than Baker University ($41,174.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Kansas City Art Institute ($23,957 vs. $29,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 32.3% lower than costs at Kansas City Art Institute ($9,440 vs. $12,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Kansas City Art Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas City Art Institute students is 11.2% larger than aid received Baker University ($25,897 vs. $23,294)
Baker vs. Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or Kansas City Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas City Art Institute or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Kansas City Art Institute (1073) is 25 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Baker students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kansas City Art Institute (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Kansas City Art Institute (3.32)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Kansas City Art Institute (58.5%)
Baker vs. Kansas City Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or Kansas City Art Institute? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Kansas City Art Institute and Baker.
- The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is higher than Baker University (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Kansas City Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $32,900)
- Baker University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Baker graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas City Art Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas City Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/